Category Archives: Kamloops and Area News
Evacuation route tour for Juniper residents coming this summer; other neighbourhoods to follow
KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is set to hold another evacuation route tour for residents in Juniper Ridge this summer, though it hasn't yet announced a date. Emergency Preparedness Manager Ty Helgas...
May 17, 2025
A 'foot in the door': BC First Nations buy into Enbridge pipeline
For decades, a natural gas pipeline has cut through the territories of dozens of First Nations in BC - moving billions of dollars' worth of gas with zero ownership and little return to the communities...
May 17, 2025
Clark ditches interim title; Davis named associate head coach of WolfPack women's basketball team
KAMLOOPS - The TRU WolfPack women's basketball program has experienced turbulence in recent years. It has a record of 17 wins and 101 losses since 2018, with three head coaches and two interim bench b...
May 16, 2025
Organizers say record number of teams expected to participate in Slurpee Cup soccer tournament
KAMLOOPS - Hundreds of teams from across B.C. and Alberta will be in Kamloops this May long weekend for the Slurpee Cup. The annual soccer tournament is hosted by Kamloops United Football Club (former...
May 16, 2025
Kamloops MLA Stamer named to committee reviewing electoral reform
KAMLOOPS - The B.C. Legislature has struck a new all-party committee on democratic and electoral reform comprised of MLAs from the NDP, Conservatives, Green parties.Kamloops-North-Thompson MLA Ward St...
May 16, 2025
TNRD to proceed with Cherry Creek-Tobiano fire protection referendum after petition aims to challenge process
KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) is moving ahead with a referendum for residents in Cherry Creek and Tobiano that will determine whether they want to pay for a new fire protecti...
May 16, 2025
MLA Stamer looking for more diversity on provincial forest advisory council
KAMLOOPS - The province of B.C. has launched what its calling the provincial forest advisory council which is tasked with providing recommendations to government on advancing forest stewardship and su...
May 16, 2025
Stankoven talks series against Capitals; good-luck Hurricanes super fan; reaching eastern and western conference finals in first two seasons
Logan Stankoven and his Carolina Hurricanes have reached the Eastern Conference Final in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Kamloospian spoke to CFJC Today on Friday morning about his post-season experienc...
May 16, 2025
Low enrolment, limited interest has SD58 in Merritt examining options on class structures
MERRITT - Amid budgetary pressure and the possibility of a school closure in Merritt, the Nicola-Similkameen School District (SD58) has been forced to get creative in an effort to support students.Dec...
May 16, 2025
BC Wildfire, Kamloops Fire Rescue urging caution over May long weekend
KAMLOOPS - The BC Wildfire Service wants people to take precautions with any fire use over the May long weekend, saying most wildfires are preventable. It is urging people to check for wildfire activi...
May 16, 2025
